We know that friendship is important to our health and happiness.1 In fact, research shows us that friends are as important to our well-being as family.2 Blieszner R, Ogletree AM, Adams RG. Friendship in later life: a research agenda. However, friendship can span a ton of different types of relationships. There are the friends we only meet at parties, and ... Read More »
prime minister, the head of government in a country with a parliamentary or semipresidential political system. In such systems, the prime minister—literally the “first,” or most important, minister—must be able to command a continuous majority in the legislature (usually the lower house in a bicameral system) to remain in office. Most countries with prime ministers have two executives, a head ... Read More »
Cyrus is an artist, activist, philanthropist, producer and actor. He has followed in his grandmother’s footsteps as a fighter for women’s rights internationally. His paintings have had major exhibitions, including one at the Marlborough gallery in London, England. He also sits on the board of the First Line Entertainment, a production company in association with Bobby producer, Edward Bass. They ... Read More »
Yulia Navalnaya is in Brussels, Belgium. She is meeting with European foreign ministers today. Yulia’s husband, Alexei Navalny, died in a Russian prison, and she’s seeking support from Western leaders. Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is currently in Brussels, Belgium. She traveled to Brussels to meet with European Union foreign ministers on Monday. ... Read More »
Higher education boards can be confusing. Knowing the function, purpose and who serves on the board illuminates which body has the authority to make decisions—or only to influence decision making. The three types of boards (with sometimes overlapping roles) include governing, fiduciary and advisory. A set of legally binding rules called bylaws dictates the role of a board and the ... Read More »
If you’ve lost someone special, you might find yourself preparing a memorial tribute to deliver at their funeral or memorial service. A tribute is a commemorative speech that allows you to share your love, respect, and admiration for your loved one. When figuring out how to write a memorial tribute, there are a few steps you’ll want to follow. Below, ... Read More »
His rule saw him go from revolutionary hero to international pariah, to valued strategic partner and back to pariah again. Gaddafi developed his own political philosophy, writing a book so influential – in the eyes of its author, at least – that it eclipsed anything dreamt up by Plato, Locke or Marx. He made countless show-stopping appearances at Arab and ... Read More »
Volleyball is a team sport that requires players to work together to achieve success. As part of a successful team, there is a crucial role that is often overlooked—the team captain. The team captain is responsible for leading their team to victory and setting an example for their teammates to follow. They must possess a combination of physical, mental, and ... Read More »
Mohammad Ali Foroughi (Born, November 1942), also known as Zoka-ol-Molk, was a writer, freemason, diplomat and politician who served three terms as Prime Minister. He wrote numerous books on ancient history and is known for founding the Academy. Mohammad Ali started his studies at the age of five under the supervision of his father, learning Persian, Arabic, French, and English. ... Read More »
Florez is now set to become a worldwide name after her boyfriend, Javier Milei, was elected as the next President of Argentina. Fatima Florez, born María Eugenia Florez, is an Argentine actress, comedian, and impersonator. She is known for her impersonations of former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on Periodismo para todos, an Argentine investigative journalism TV program. The ... Read More »